Berkshire REALTORS showed up to 2026 Day on Beacon Hill this week to connect with legislative staff, discuss MAR’s legislative priorities, and advocate for the real estate industry and private property rights. What did we talk about?
- Zoning Reform & Production: Pushing for changes to local zoning laws to address the statewide housing supply shortage.
- Fair Housing Education: Supporting mandated fair housing and diversity training for all licensed agents in the Commonwealth.
- Infrastructure Support: Advocating for funding solutions for homeowners affected by crumbling concrete foundations.
- Board Training: Encouraging pre-service training for local boards and commissions to ensure better-informed local housing decisions.
- Rent Control (Statewide Bills & Home Rule Petitions): Oppose rent control in any form.
- Transfer Tax Opposition: Oppose the adoption of any transfer tax language that would impose a sales tax on homes.
Thanks to Corey Bishop, Andy Perenick, Katie Soules, Barbara Davis Hassan, Dani Giulian, Christina Parkington, Jim Thurston, Lori Mickle, Kylie Clay, Mariah Worth, Chris Moon, Syrah Bradley, Jessie Downer, Paula McLean, Natalie Rose Céspedes, Sandy Carroll and Jose Larios.

